I just wanted to share some of my quick sketches from observation. Mostly when I sketch like this, I know I don't have much time, so I focus less on complete accuracy (though the desire to be accurate is there and I still seek to achieve it) but on maintaining the essence of what I am looking at. I think alot about continuous line drawing when I do these. If I have time I will worry more about exact relationships and refine the drawing more as I go until I am finished. These, however, are mostly just quick sketches while out at restaurants or coffee houses.
I'm always sure to carry a pen with me, whether that's a Micron or a ballpoint or some other permanent ink tool. In these cases I like to make myself take my time. I sit there and closely observe everything I am looking at and do my best to make every line count. each one should say something the best way it can, since I can't erase it (but this is only the case when I want to achieve as much of an accurate result, when compared to nature, as I can). I closely observe the shadows and light areas, doing my best to think how to simplify some of them while choosing others to help me accentuate certain areas or help support the focal point. Since I haven't been to the meetings recently, this is some of what I've been up to...
